Waves - Transverse waves

Question 1

whats a transverse wave

Answer 1

is one in which the particles vibrate perpendicular to the direction in which the wave is travelling

Question 2

in a transverse wave what degrees ate the vibrations at

Answer 2

90*

Question 3

give four examples of transverse waves

Answer 3

water waves, slinky spring waves, waves on springs and ropes, electromagnetic waves

Question 4

what type of waves are most type of waves in nature

Answer 4

transverse waves

Question 5

what can a transverse wave be created by
explain what happens during this

Answer 5

it can be created by shaking on side of a rope
the pulse moves along the rope but the final position of the rope is exactly the same as it was in the beginning . The wave pulse has carried energy from one point to another

Question 6

Give a example of a water wave

Answer 6

a cork floating on the surface of water bobs up and down as the waves pass